Thursday 29 December 2011

The Paradox of Reading - Joan Lennon




Isn't it amazing that anything so outwardly solitary can be so densely populated, anything that we do so quietly can resound with so many voices, anything that we do in such stillness can fling us quite so far?

Here's to reading, then, as the year turns towards spring and blessings get counted. First page of the list, for sure, and not far from the top.

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6 comments:

Abi Burlingham said...

What gorgeous pictures and what a lovely sentiment, Joan. I have a pile of 8 Christmas books to fill my hours... here's to reading.

adele said...

I quite agree. I really don't think life would be worth reading if one had no way of reading whatsoever....I suppose I include LISTENING at a pinch and if all else failed but it wouldn't be the same at all. Very near the top of any list of blessings.

adele said...

I meant, of course: LIFE WOULD BE WORTH LIVING....doh!

madwippitt said...

Definitely a blessing!
Although Adele, audio books are also amazingly good!

Catherine Butler said...

I love the pictures, Joan - and the thoughts.

Lynda Waterhouse said...

Cheers to reading!Thank you for showing the us the art of reading too.